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Executive and Skilled Volunteering

L.A. Works' Pro Bono and Skilled Volunteering Program is an exciting way to unite skilled professionals with local nonprofits to make good things happen in LA and beyond. We help organizations express their needs and wants as thoroughly defined and scoped projects, and connect them with volunteers who want to offer their professional skills.

GETTING STARTED

This is your opportunity to give back by doing what you know best! Simply log into your L.A. Works account and go to the "MY ACCOUNT" page to fill out your profile detailing your areas of expertise. Then browse through our menu of projects at local organizations to find one that's uniquely suited to your interests and skill set. We'll help by sending you projects we think you'll like, and will be there every step of the way to keep your project running smoothly.

Questions?

Contact a Pro-bono representative to get help finding volunteer opportunities that match your passion

Bet Tzedek, The House of Justice, provides free legal assistance to thousands of people who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system underpinning our democracy. Founded in 1974 by a few individuals seeking to act upon a central tenet of Jewish law and tradition “Tzedek, tzedek, tirdof — Justice, justice you shall pursue,” Bet Tzedek provides legal assistance to residents of Los Angeles County, regardless of their racial, religious, or ethnic background. Bet Tzedek’s mission, therefore, is "To pursue equal justice for all."
Program Description:
Bet Tzedek’s Intake Services volunteers conduct pre-screening assessments in order to determine the appropriate course of action for individuals who call seeking legal assistance. Our volunteers are often the first contact our community has with our organization, and we rely on our volunteers to handle a high volume of calls from a diverse population of individuals with a broad range of needs.
Gain Issue Spotting and Client Interview Experience: Under attorney supervision, volunteers develop foundational legal skills, including learning to spot legal issues; to conduct telephone interviews with potential clients dealing with challenging, stressful situations; determining what information provided by the caller is relevant, and to hone judgment of potential cases in a wide array of legal areas. Volunteering with Intake Services also provides first-hand knowledge of the landscape of legal services available in Los Angeles County and exposure to an understanding of the issues faced by the communities we serve.
Time Commitment: The Intake Call Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm. We ask that volunteers commit to 8-10 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. All volunteer opportunities at Bet Tzedek are filled on a rolling basis.
Requirements: Training and interview required.

The Institute for Criminal Justice Training Reform's mission is to save lives and reduce injury among the public and the police by reforming the deeply inadequate, antiquated, and flawed training models, policies, and procedures and legislative standards for employees in the United States' Criminal Justice System particularly those with the power to arrest, detain, commit and kill.
Beginning with in-depth research, our organization identifies needed changes to training in coordination with those communities who are impacted the most. Encouraging public engagement, we work in partnership with organizations and community leaders to promote safe, scientific, data-driven, and innovative changes to criminal justice training throughout the U.S.
Program Description: Overseeing volunteer management, information technology, project management, and administrative support. Works directly with Communications, Development, Community Impact Teams, Training & Standards and the Board of directors.
Must be self-starter
Must have strong computer skills, preferably SalesForce, Microsoft 365 Suite, and Microsoft Teams
Time Commitment: Must be available minimum of 12 hours weekly.

The Earth Rights Institute is looking for a volunteer to assist with updating their online course "Become a Leader in Sustainability" that is on the UDemy platform.
Requirements: A volunteer is needed to help research the latest information to incorporate into their educational curriculum and revise educational videos. The program was developed to help engage individuals in better understanding sustainable development. You can expect to work directly with the Living Lab Program Director and Executive Director.
Time Commitment: 5+ hours per week

The mission of Friends of the Family is to foster strong families, resilient and joyful children, and vibrant communities by providing respectful, responsive family support programs in the greater Los Angeles area.
Program Description: To ensure a safe environment for children as they move from custody of one parent to the other without a threat of conflict or violence. Help to ensure a friendly nurturing environment for children as they are transferred back and forth between custodial and non-custodial parents who have not yet established a good working parental relationship. Help the children to avoid experiencing bitter stressful interchanges between their parents as they share custody. Most exchanges take place in the evenings or on weekends at the West Valley Police station and Mission Hills police station.
Requirements: Volunteers must be over 21 years old and must complete a 8-hour training and certification provided at no cost to the volunteer. Training will be provided by Friends of the Family and will include all materials and ongoing supervision and support.
Time Commitment: This volunteer commitment is for three hours per week for 6-12 months.

The mission of Friends of the Family is to foster strong families, resilient and joyful children, and vibrant communities by providing respectful, responsive family support programs in the greater Los Angeles area.
Program Description: Provide support, coaching, and advocacy to families who are reunifying with their children and visiting with them on a weekly basis. Help the family to visit in a home-like atmosphere rather than in a sterile office space. Use your creativity to provide activities that engage the parents and children in natural interaction. Visits take place at Family Visitation Centers located in North Hills, Tarzana, Santa Clarita, and San Fernando.
Responsibilities: As a volunteer coach, you will support, “cheerlead” and provide overall assistance to the parents to ensure that the visit goes smoothly, providing re-direction and advice when needed.
Requirements: Volunteers must be over 21 years old and must complete a 24-hour training and certification provided at no cost to the volunteer. Training will be provided by Friends of the Family and includes all materials and ongoing supervision and support.
Time Commitment: Two hours per week for 6-12 months.

Since 1995, the Child Development Institute has been a principal provider of early childhood development and intervention services in the San Fernando Valley, providing over 60,000 hours of comprehensive, integrated training programs for multiple disciplines including speech, occupational therapy, mental health, special education, and early child development. The mission of Child Development Institute is to help children reach their full potential by supporting the relationships and environments that shape early development.​
Project Description: The activity and center volunteer works within CDI Early Learning Center (ELC) in all capacities as needed. He/she is responsible for the overall assistance of the floor with various tasks as needed. This includes but is not limited to, welcoming all visitors to the center, giving tours and making sure all children and parents get their needs met, setting up/taking down activities, stocking and returning exhibit materials to their proper place and making sure discovery zones are clean and sanitary. Volunteers will need to be comfortable taking direction and at times work unassisted. This person will work alongside the other volunteers and staff in contributing to the overall operations of the ELC.
Responsibilities:
Welcome all visitors to the center
Must be able to give out information about the center and give tours
Make sure all children stay within their parents/caregivers care
Make sure the ELC safety precautions are followed
Help stock materials in discovery zones - set up/clean up, as needed
Qualifications:
Must be organized
Exude an outgoing and pleasant attitude
Reliable “team player”
Confident self-starter
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Ability and willingness to learn on the job
Knowledge of CDI ELC mission
Benefits:
Obtain Professional Growth Hours or Volunteer Service Hours
Develop professional and creative talents through training from Early Childhood Specialists
Use professional skills to aid children within the community
Be an active contributor to the first Early Learning Center in Canoga Park
Time Commitment: Minimum of 6 hours per week for at least 3 months.
Additional Requirements: Mandatory ELC Orientation Training, TB Clearance, and DOJ Clearance, if applicable.

Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, founded in February of 2000 by Eri Cronkhite, began with a dream and the determination to make it happen. Inspired by a goal to end the senseless suffering and destruction of homeless animals due to the overpopulation crisis, Eri developed an adoptions program for rescued strays and focused efforts on spay-neuter services.
Position Description: As an Adoption Counselor, you will be assisting the adoptions team with processing contracts and completing the adoption experience. Once the adoption team has approved an application and completed the adoption counseling, our new adopters need to be added to our online database and complete the application via Shelterluv. Clerks will work with new adopters to complete their Shelterluv profile, print contracts, photograph adopter with their new kitty, and send the adopter out the door with a smile. You will also be assisting with special projects, data entry and other tasks as needed.
Qualifications: You must be 18 years of age or older Demonstrate strong communication skills. Maintain engaging, polite and patient interactions with the public. Must be comfortable using a computer and navigating the simple online software. Being bilingual is a plus. Must be comfortable handling cats!
Time Commitment: Minimum of 5 hours of service per month which can be completed in a one-day shift or split up into two 2.5 hour shifts. Must be available to work shifts during open hours which are: Thursday & Friday 3pm-8pm and Saturday & Sunday 1pm-6pm.

Description:
The mission of North Valley Caring Services is to empower neighborhood residents to build a vision of their community’s future and to actively engage in solving local problems.
We are looking for a Web Designer who will be responsible for creating a great website for NVCS. Primary duties include conceptualizing and implementing creative ideas for NVCS’s websites, as well as creating visual elements that are in line with NVCS’s branding.
Responsibilities:
Plans site design functionality
Develops site navigation by categorizing content
May assist in developing site content and graphics; designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, etc.
Protects site by designing and installing security precautions
Qualifications: Web Graphic Design, Web Savvy, Planning, Web User Interface Design, Web Programming Skills, Teamwork, Illustration Tools, Multimedia Content Development, Understanding Browser Capabilities, Internet Presence, Verbal Communication

City Ballet of Los Angeles has a mission is to provide Los Angeles with its own ballet company unique and represenetive of this multicultural community. Presenting work that is a mixture of classical and contemporary dance theater, examining untraditional themes and blending music from all over the world. In keeping with the tradition of classical dance, City Ballet of Los Angeles is preserving the standards of excellence in its presentation of the art of dance.
Description: If you are someone who is passionate about volunteering for a non-profit, have an eye for identifying fundraising opportunities then consider a volunteer opportunity as a grant researcher. We are looking for experienced grant writers/fundraisers/netwrkers who can research and identify funding for City Ballet of Los Angeles. The pro bono grant researcher we are looking for will have excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills.
Requirements: Each volunteer is matched to a position and will meet with the Executive Director to ensure completion of the project. Volunteers will receive support from L.A. Works Pro Bono Coordinator.
Responsibilities may include some of the following:
Research, develop, and write inquiries, letters, and other fundraising documents
Draft proposals and other correspondence to solicit grant funds
Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements
Ensure proposals and grant reports are submitted by the deadline(s)
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in philanthropy and non-profits a plus
Proven experience as a nonprofit grant writer a big plus
Working knowledge of MS Office
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient in writing, communications or relevant field a plus
Time Commitment: Flexible, hours to be determined each week until the completion of the project, volunteers may need to be mindful of deadlines.

Families In Schools (FIS) recognizes the value of strong family-school partnerships in supporting student achievement.Consequently, we provide programs and professional development that fosters authentic parent engagement by building the skills, knowledge and confidence of both parents and staff on how to work together. FIS targets low-income and underserved communities recognizing that access to quality education continues to be the gateway out of poverty and the road to the American dream.
Project Description: As a skill-based consultant for Families in School, you will be entering important data into their database, and will be responsible for maintaining the strictest confidentiality when dealing with personal information.
Responsibilities:As a remote volunteer, you will be required to meet at least once a week to receive assignments, but the work may be completed from home. Volunteers will need access to a computer and transportation for weekly meetings.
Time Commitment:Flexible, but a minimum of 2 hours per week is required.

Description
The mission of North Valley Caring Services is to empower neighborhood residents to build a vision of their community’s future and to actively engage in solving local problems.
If you are someone who is passionate about volunteering for a non-profit, have an eye for identifying fundraising opportunities then consider a volunteer opportunity as a grant researcher. We are looking for experienced grant writers/fundraisers/netwrkers who can research and identify funding for North Valley Caring Services. The pro bono grant researcher we are looking for will have excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills.
Requirements: Each volunteer is matched to a position and will meet with the Executive Director to ensure completion of the project. Volunteers can work remotely (depending upon the role), and will receive support from L.A. Works Pro Bono Coordinator.
Responsibilities may include some of the following:
Research, develop, and write inquiries, letters, and other fundraising documents
Draft proposals and other correspondence to solicit grant funds
Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements
Ensure proposals and grant reports are submitted by the deadline(s)
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in philanthropy and non-profits a plus
Proven experience as a nonprofit grant writer a big plus
Working knowledge of MS Office
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient in writing, communications or relevant field a plus
Time Commitment: Flexible, 2+ hours each week until the completion of the project, remote volunteer role, volunteers may need to be mindful of deadlines.

Description
The mission of North Valley Caring Services is to empower neighborhood residents to build a vision of their community’s future and to actively engage in solving local problems.
Position: North Valley Caring Servicies is looking to expand is marketing efficacy with new strategies and outreach plans including social media and other outlets, rebranding, and exposure. If you have experience with marketing, outreach, advocacy campaigns this is a great opportunity to create an impact in the community.
Typical tasks for marketing opportunities can include any or all of the following, among other specific tasks for marketing to North Velley Caring Services:
Responsibilities:
Improve current campaign
Develop and write advertisements and other outreach material
Increase exposure with new outlets for media
Qualifications:
Some experience in marketing for campaigns and events
Good writing skills especially for press releases
Understands how to best use social media and other outlets to build support and visibility
Likes to work as a team but self-driven.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week for at least 3 months. Flexible with your schedule.

Description: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles's mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-on-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Program Description: BBBSLA is looking for professional speakers/trainers who can assist with the professional development of their staff. They are looking for experts in their field (i.e. Communication, Team Building, Leadership Styles) to help their staff grow into the best team possible. As the Presenter/Facilitator volunteer, you would need to be available for different pieces of training, generally arranged months in advance, to ensure our team is educated and the most effective they can be.
Requirements: Volunteers will need to commit to an entire shift and be comfortable with public speaking and training large groups. Roughly a 2hr-4hr/week commitment.
Time Commitment: The times/days change with training presentations, but you will be given a chance to help the organization grow its leadership and its staff.

Journey Out's mission is to help victims of commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking leave a life of abuse and violence, overcome their fears, and empower them to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
Position: Journey Out is looking for marketing and strategic help for upcomign events with new strategies and outreach plans including social media and other outlets, rebranding, and exposure. If you have experience with marketing, outreach, advocacy campaigns this is a great opportunity to create an impact in the community.
Typical tasks for marketing opportunities can include any or all of the following, among other specific tasks for marketing to Journey Outs:
Responsibilities needed but not limited to:
Improve current campaign
Develop and write advertisements and other outreach material
Increase exposure with new outlets for media
Qualifications can include:
Some experience in marketing for campaigns and events
Good writing skills especially for press releases
Understands how to best use social media and other outlets to build support and visibility
Likes to work as a team but self-driven.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week for at least 3 months. Flexible with your schedule.

City Ballet of Los Angeles has a mission to provide Los Angeles with its own ballet company unique and represenetive of this multicultural community. Presenting work that is a mixture of classical and contemporary dance theater, examining untraditional themes and blending music from all over the world. In keeping with the tradition of classical dance, City Ballet of Los Angeles is preserving the standards of excellence in its presentation of the art of dance.
Description: If you are someone who is passionate about volunteering for a non-profit, have a background in marketing, dance, or education we are looking for experienced individuals to work with City Ballet of Los Angeles for a major marketing campaing.
Requirements: Each volunteer is matched to a position and will meet with the Executive Director to ensure completion of the project. Volunteers will receive support from L.A. Works Pro Bono Coordinator.
Responsibilities may include some of the following:
Research, develop, and implement best practices for marketing
Creation and review of material for maximum impact
Consult and adivse on existing strategies
Ensure all final marketing product is completed in a timely manner
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in philanthropy and non-profits a plus
Proven experience in marketing
Working knowledge of design software preferred
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient in writing, communications or relevant field a plus
Time Commitment: Flexible, hours to be determined each week until the completion of the project, volunteers may need to be mindful of deadlines.

Bet Tzedek sets the standard for innovation in public interest law and is one of the top legal agencies in the country providing both direct services and impact litigation assistance to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable populations. Bet Tzedek’s pioneering projects combine direct legal representation with powerful outreach, education, and legislative advocacy. Our leadership is a dynamic coalition between the public, private and non-profit sectors delivering innovative approaches to address root causes of poverty and exploitation. Our legal expertise and capacity to effect positive, sustainable social change continues to garner national attention. Our volunteer opportunities offer individuals the ability to gain hands-on, practical experience working directly with clients on a number of different legal issues.
DESCRIPTION
Funded initially through a generous grant from the State Bar of California, the Self-Help Conservatorship Clinic assists self-represented litigants with the process of filing and securing probate conservatorship over an aging or developmentally disabled adult incapable of providing for his or her own care. In partnership with Los Angeles court, Bet Tzedek began operating the Self- Help Conservatorship Clinic in 2007 at the Self-Help Resource Center in the Los Angeles Superior Central Courthouse. In the first year of the clinic, 478 litigants were served. Presently, the Clinic serves well over 1,000 new pro per litigants each year, and is responsible for nearly 70% of all probate conservatorship filings in Los Angeles County.
CLINIC LOCATIONS (NOTE: Volunteers may sign up for as many (or few!) clinics as they’d like)
• LA Law Library: 301 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Monday/Thursday mornings)
• Norwalk Regional Library: 12350 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650 (Tuesday mornings)
• Long Beach Courthouse: 275 Magnolia Ave, Rm 3101, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Friday mornings)
• Lancaster Regional Library: 601 West Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534 (one full Friday per month)
EXPERIENCE PROVIDED
Under the supervision of Bet Tzedek staff, individuals:
• Help conduct litigant intakes;
• Gain experience preparing Judicial Council court forms;
• Review court forms with litigants;
• Gain experience with the procedural aspects of conservatorship matters;
• Help pro per litigants access, prepare and file Judicial Council forms for probate conservatorship.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Commitment to public interest/service and empathy for elderly, disabled, and low-income populations.
• Detail-oriented in addition to excellent communication skills.
• Spanish/English Bilingual applicants needed and preferred.

Description: L.A. Works is looking for volunteers to assist with photographing and taking video of events with our RSVP team. You can expect to engage with volunteers who attend our events, and best of all, you will be introduced to the entire RSVP family of volunteers. Time Commitment: This is a single-day commitment, and flexible depending upon your schedule. Volunteers will need to commit to a full shift.

Our mission at the Institute for Criminal Justice Training Reform is to save lives and reduce injury among the public and the police by reforming the flawed training models, procedures and legislative standards for employees in the United States' Criminal Justice System, particularly those with the power to arrest, detain, commit and kill.
Beginning with in-depth research, our organization identifies needed changes to training in coordination with those communities who are impacted the most. Encouraging public engagement, we work in partnership with organizations and community leaders to promote safe, scientific, data-driven, and innovative changes to criminal justice training throughout the U.S.
Position: We are looking for a grant writer who can assist with researching, creating, and writing grant proposals to fund the Institute and our current initiatives and programs. The ideal volunteer will be passionate about criminal justice reform and have a desire to help reform the police training process.
Excellent writing skills are a must, experience in grant writing and research are important as well. Your enthusiasm and positive attitude will help you gain the trust of colleagues and external parties alike.
Responsibilities:
Research, develop, and write inquiries, letters, and other fundraising documents
Develop and cultivate contacts for funders and potential funding sources
Draft proposals and other correspondence to solicit grant funds
Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements
Ensure proposals and grant reports are submitted by the deadline(s)
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a nonprofit grant writer a big plus
Experience in philanthropy a plus
Experience in grant writing and editing preferred
Solid understanding of project management principles
Working knowledge of MS Office
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient command of English
​BSc/BA in English/writing, communications or relevant field a plus

Operation Confidence aims to assist homeless disabled veterans with permanent housing, resources and adaptive services through Operation Confidence Turning Point Housing Program to help them become productive citizens once again.
Description: If you are someone who is passionate about volunteering for a non-profit, have an eye for identifying fundraising opportunities then consider a volunteer opportunity as a grant researcher. We are looking for experienced grant writers/fundraisers/netwrkers who can research and identify funding for Operation Confidence. The pro bono grant researcher we are looking for will have excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills.
Requirements: Each volunteer is matched to a position and will meet with the Executive Director to ensure completion of the project. Volunteers can work remotely (depending upon the role), and will receive support from L.A. Works Pro Bono Coordinator.
Responsibilities may include some of the following:
Research, develop, and write inquiries, letters, and other fundraising documents
Draft proposals and other correspondence to solicit grant funds
Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements
Ensure proposals and grant reports are submitted by the deadline(s)
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in philanthropy and non-profits a plus
Proven experience as a nonprofit grant writer a big plus
Working knowledge of MS Office
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient in writing, communications or relevant field a plus
Time Commitment: Flexible, 2+ hours each week until the completion of the project, remote volunteer role, volunteers may need to be mindful of deadlines.